Description
This is a 50 x 50cm velvet cushion in a deep navy blue, embroidered with a scattering of koi carp worked in metallic gold thread. The fish swim across the whole face in different directions, their fins and scales picked out in raised stitching so the pattern catches the light rather than sitting flat on the cloth. Velvet runs across both sides of the cushion, so it feels the same to the touch whichever way it lands on a sofa. A piped trim runs the full way round the edge, following the seam, and a zip closure sits discreetly along one side.
A square 50cm cushion is a large one, the size that anchors the back of a sofa rather than perching on an armchair, and it works well as the centre of a group with smaller cushions layered in front. The dark ground and the gold work suit a room with depth to it, sitting comfortably against neutral upholstery, darker walls or wood. If you like an oriental or a maritime theme it earns its place, but the navy is settled enough to live happily in a plainer scheme too.
The face is 100% polyester velvet, a fibre chosen for a dense, hard-wearing pile that holds colour and keeps its look through everyday use. The piped trim reinforces the seam and gives the edge a defined, finished line, while the zip lets you take the cover off the insert when you need to. Because the embroidery is a raised metallic thread, treat the cushion gently and keep it away from anything that would snag the stitching. It pairs naturally with plainer velvet cushions in the same tone when you want to build up a layered, tonal arrangement.
Specification
| Material |
100% polyester velvet |
| Design |
Embroidered koi fish in metallic gold thread, modern |
| Construction |
Velvet both sides, piped trim, zip closure |
| Size |
50 x 50cm |
Frequently Asked
Is the cushion velvet on the back as well as the front?
Yes. The supplier states velvet runs across both sides, so the plain reverse feels the same to the touch as the embroidered face.
Can I take the cover off?
There is a discreet zip closure along one side, which lets you remove the cover from the insert whenever you need to.
What is the gold pattern made of?
The koi fish are embroidered in a raised metallic gold thread, so the design is stitched into the velvet rather than printed onto it.
How big is this cushion?
It measures 50 x 50cm, which is a large square. It sits well at the back of a sofa with smaller cushions layered in front.
What is the face fabric made from?
The cushion is 100% polyester velvet, a dense pile chosen to hold its colour and wear well through everyday use at home.